We're exceedingly fond of this time-machine-y spot. We'd been zooming -- rather, we'd been driving at an appropriate speed -- up the Pasadena Freeway for years, only to be caught by the sight of several ornate buildings, seemingly dropped from the sky, to one side of the freeway.

On Saturday night, Heritage Square is showing some scary flicks out on the great lawn. Find a cinema-loving sweetheart and prepare to be chilled through and through (in fact, Heritage Square says dress warmly).

Popcorn and drinks will be for sale. We always eat more popcorn during intense scenes. Has some brainy person done a highfalutin study on why this is?

The Mourning Tours are on October 24th and 25th from noon-4PM (Sunday is promised to be more activity-filled, fam-friendly of the two days). The Saturday night movies start at 7PM. Tickets to either the afternoon or movie night is $10 for adults.